Delicious north-eastern Thai food at hole-in-the-wall eatery Yad Yead Phod Cha Na

The steamed lemon squid features pliant squid atop a deliciously jazzy, citrus-laced sauce that promises to awaken the senses. — ABIRAMI DURAI/The Star

There is a certain pleasure in discovering hole-in-the-wall restaurants – the sort you might drive past or walk past – without exploring its hidden charms – simply because it looks so very ordinary.

And yet, there can often be a treasure trove of culinary gems to be discovered in these unsuspecting places. This is exactly the sort of rewards you will reap if you choose to sample the food at Yad Yead Phod Cha Na, a fuss-free eatery in Kuala Lumpur’s Kuchai Lama area.